South Korean multinational LG Electronics, a key division of LG Corp, specializes in home entertainment, mobile communications, home appliances, air solutions, and vehicle components.
Booking Holdings launches **Vayo**, a Seattle-based AI travel startup led by serial entrepreneur Mike Fridgen. The company aims to develop AI agents specialized for travel planning, positioning itself as a more tailored alternative to general-purpose assistants like those from OpenAI and Meta. Vayo will receive an initial $100 million investment from Booking Holdings.
Apple’s fourth-generation Apple TV 4K adds built-in microphones for speaking to Siri AI. The streaming box also brings a surround-sound upgrade and a feature that helps users find the Siri Remote.
Apple announces Apple Home Collection, a smart-home accessory lineup developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. It includes cameras, a video doorbell, a smart deadbolt lock, thermostats, and temperature sensors, all managed through the Home app without separate apps or accounts; home data is end-to-end encrypted. Products begin arriving in December, with select accessories available starting in early 2027.
Apple outlines plans for a smart-home launch on Oct. 13 and a mid-November release for HomeView. The report previews fresh details about HomeView, HomePod mini and a new Apple TV, including release dates, colors, chips and features.
